Stavanger, Norway: innovation profile

Stavanger is number 629 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 7. It is home to 3 R&D labs, 1 investor and 1 of the world's largest companies in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Largest companies

• Equinor ASA (#57)

Investors

• Hitecvision

R&D labs

International Research Institute of Stavanger, Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre (Norway), University of Stavanger.